Financial Analyst - R2R (Fixed Assets)

OPENTEXT 
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

The Opportunity:

Partners with the businesses to ensure that the capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. Gathers financial data and performs financial analyses and reporting (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, etc.) to influence decisions within the business and to drive cross-business initiatives (e.g., Mergers & Acquisitions). Drives the forecasting process (weekly, monthly, and long term) by analyzing trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with business- and corporate-wide objectives. Communicates and drives adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organization's financial goals and policies. Has the fiduciary responsibility to represent financial results correctly both internally and externally. Ensures strong business controls.

You are great at: 

• Provides moderately complex financial analysis that is either transactional or analytical for a financial function or a business.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with business leaders to actively ensure financial analysis needs are met.
• Handles more complex business issues.
• Provides analytics to business initiatives.
• Develops a deeper understanding of the company's financial processes and a detailed knowledge of the business.

What it takes:

• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics recommended or equivalent experience.
• Typically 8+ years of experience as a financial analyst.
• May have experience in more than one finance function.
• Basic understanding of accounting processes and principles.
• Good analytical skills and teamwork skills.
• Good business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Good communication skills.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.